Abraham J.P. – TechConnect Briefs

The Design, Installation, and Maintenance of a Village-Sized Solar Power System in Uganda

Osende B.M., Abraham J.P., Mowry G.S., University of St. Thomas, US

A microscale solar power project was completed to provide electricity to a small, remote village in Uganda. The system electrified 50 homes, one school, and one pharmacy with a very low cost. The success of [...]

Vertical-Axis Wind Turbines for Powering Cellular Communication Towers

Plourde B.D., Abraham J.P., Mowry G.S., University of St. Thomas, US

A vertical-axis turbine has been designed to power cellular communication towers. The turbine’s design is specifically focused on providing continuous power to manage the tower’s electronics without interfering with the tower structure. The design of [...]